Medical Terminology - Gerontology Vocabulary
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What does the term 'ger/o' denote?

  • Life expectancy
  • Young age
  • Health issues
  • Relationship to old age or to the aged (correct)

    • What is Gerascophobia?

    An abnormal and persistent fear of growing old

    What does 'geriatric' pertain to?

    Elderly persons or the aging process

    What is 'geriatrics'?

    <p>The branch of medicine concerned with the medical problems and care of the aged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'geriatric medicine' specialize in?

    <p>The disease and health problems of older people, usually those over 65 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Geriatrician?

    <p>A specialist in geriatrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Geroderma?

    <p>The atrophic skin of the aged, resembling the integument of old age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gerodontic?

    <p>Pertaining to changes in the dental tissues with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Geromarasmus?

    <p>Wasting of tissues and organs with advancing age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Senile Atrophy?

    <p>Geromarasmus synonym</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Geromorphism refer to?

    <p>Premature senility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Geropsychiatry?

    <p>A subspecialty of psychiatry dealing with mental illness in the elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geriatric Vocabulary Overview

    • ger/o: Relates to old age or the aged.
    • Gerascophobia: An irrational fear of aging.
    • Geratic: Pertaining specifically to old age.
    • Gereology: The scientific study of aging and its effects.
    • Geriatric: Focuses on elderly individuals and the aging process.
    • Geriatric medicine: Medical specialty addressing health issues of patients typically over 65, under the umbrella of internal medicine.
    • Geriatrician: A medical practitioner who specializes in geriatrics.
    • Geriatrics: Discipline dedicated to the medical care of the elderly.

    Conditions and Phenomena Associated with Aging

    • Geroderma: Characterized by thin, wrinkled skin typical of advanced age.
    • Gerodontic (gerodontics): Concerns dental changes associated with aging.
    • Geromarasmus: Indicates tissue and organ wasting due to aging processes, potentially linked to hormonal changes or decreased usage.
    • Senile atrophy: Another term for geromarasmus, reflecting a decline in tissue and organ mass.
    • Geromorphism: Refers to signs of premature aging.

    Mental Health Aspects

    • Geropsychiatry: Psychiatry subspecialty focused on mental health issues in older adults.

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    Test your knowledge of key terms related to gerontology with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on vocabulary associated with aging, including definitions and relationships to old age. Perfect for students in medical or geriatric fields.

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